Random thought, Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. Rent is about $1,355/month for a decent place. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Thoughts? TIA!
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Audrey Davis
bump
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Daniel
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem decent.
I've been here 15 years and the quality of life is solid. The thing nobody mentions is outdoor recreation. It's growing and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the traffic is legit. And if you're into camping, this place is underrated.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Oak Park side vs the Riverside side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Hope this helps!.
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Mateo Sanchez
hard disagree but ok
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Easton
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem challenging.
I've been here 9 years and the quality of life is solid. The thing nobody mentions is pet-friendliness. It's pricey and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the cost of living is legit. And if you're into running, this place is surprisingly good.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The North side vs the Meadowbrook side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Allison Hughes
following this thread
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Gabriel James
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 10 years ago from Charlotte and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Oak Park. It's better than expected for what you get.
Jobs: The market is affordable right now, especially in legal. If you're in tech you might struggle.
People: Generally decent. It took about 16 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: improving. Tons of options if you like sushi.
Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Jordan M.
The food scene here is better than expected. Tons of great Asian places. I love the pace of life here.
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Robert Clark
big facts right here
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Kelly P.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 5 years ago from Raleigh and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Uptown. It's hit or miss for what you get.
Jobs: The market is established right now, especially in marketing. If you're in government you might struggle.
People: Generally excellent. It took about 5 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: better than expected. Tons of options if you like Thai.
No regrets on my end..
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Miles Price
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. I love the pace of life here. Internet is improving in most areas.
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Nolan T.
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Jaxon
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 9 years ago from Chicago and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in West. It's decent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is established right now, especially in hospitality. If you're in education you might struggle.
People: Generally challenging. It took about 12 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: average. Tons of options if you like Southern.
Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Kinsley
We moved here with our family and it's improved dramatically in recent years. Schools in Meadowbrook area are hit or miss. Kids love it here.
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Silas Long
Came here for retirement and stayed because it's exactly what I was looking for. The weather is honestly surprisingly good and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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